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Dr. Granier Earns Patent for Selectable Effects Munition

Dr. John Granier, Chief Engineer at Element U.S. Space & Defense, earns U.S. Patent 12,571,604 for real-time selectable effects munition technology.

April 29, 2026

Independent & Certified: The Best Ballistics Testing Services for Your Needs

Discover top certified ballistics testing services for body armor, vehicles & defense. NIJ 0101.07 compliant, ISO 17025 accredited. Get expert compliance now!

March 23, 2026

Zero Recordable Safety Incidents in 2025

In 2025, Element U.S. Space & Defense completed a full year with zero recordable safety incidents — a first in over 60 years of operation. Here's how it happened.

March 19, 2026

CMMC Level 2 Explained

Learn about what it takes to pass a CMMC Level 2 Assessment. Master NIST SP 800-171, CUI protection, and certification steps.

March 16, 2026

Element U.S. Space & Defense Passes CMMC Level 2 Assessment with a Perfect Score

Element U.S. Space & Defense successfully passes the CMMC Level 2 C3PAO assessment with a perfect score.

March 5, 2026

Ensuring Mission Readiness: Advanced Blowing Sand & Dust Testing at Element U.S. Space & Defense

Ensure mission reliability. Discover Advanced Blowing Sand & Dust Testing for defense & aerospace. Learn standards, failures, and modern solutions.

January 28, 2026

X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanning & Composite Materials

Discover how advanced X-ray computed tomography (XCT) reveals internal composite material structures with high-resolution, non-destructive testing.

September 19, 2025

Insensitive Munitions Test Series: Cook-Off, Sympathetic Detonation, Bullet Impact, Frag Impact, & Shaped Charge Jet Impact

Insensitive Munitions (IM) testing plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of military-grade munitions.

September 9, 2025

Rustburg Facility Earns Superior Security Rating, Reinforcing Superior Navy Test Capabilities

Element U.S. Space & Defense’s Rustburg facility earned a rare Superior rating, recognizing its elite security standards and role in Navy qualification testing.

July 8, 2025

Simplified Testing at Orange County’s ONLY One-Stop Test Facility

Element U.S. Space & Defense in Fullerton, CA offers one-stop testing services for aerospace & defense. Get everything you need in one location.

May 20, 2025

Exploring Comprehensive Testing Capabilities at Orlando, FL

Explore the comprehensive environmental, dynamic, hydraulic, and EMI/EMC testing capabilities at Element U.S. Space & Defense's Orlando facilities.

May 15, 2025

How Space Simulation Helps Qualify Aerospace Components for Orbit

Learn how space simulation ensures components survive space’s extremes, with aerospace testing expertise from Element U.S. Space & Defense.

April 3, 2025

How to Survive Fuel Icing and Contamination

August 5, 2021

How Mixed Flowing Gas Testing Helps You Predict the Future

Learn how Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) testing accelerates corrosion prediction, helping improve material reliability.

June 16, 2021

Earth-Shaking Spectral Dynamics Testing

May 25, 2021